Audemars Piguet Quantiême Perpetual 5548

Geneva, May 11, 2024 AUDEMARS PIGUET, SWITZERLAND, REF. 5548, QUANTIEME PERPETUEL, "SWISS" ONLY DIAL, 18K YELLOW GOLD A fine, as new, early, 18k yellow gold, self winding perpetual calendar wristwatch Excellent As new Slightly scratched As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense As new HANDS Original Brand Audemars Piguet, switzerland Model Quantieme Perpetuel Reference 5548 Year circa 1980's Case No. B50090, 311 Bracelet leather with an 18k yellow gold Audemars Piguet buckle Diameter 36 Caliber 2120/2800, 36 jewels Signature dial, case and movement Accessories original fitted box, instruction booklet, push pin Launched in 1978, under the impulse of Jacqueline Dimmer, it marked the launch of an iconic watch for the brand, a slim perpetual calendar wristwatch. Early examples such as this one (No. 0311) are rare as these were only produced until 1984 before being replaced with the new reference number 25548. Only these examples were signed "Swiss" at 6 o clock and had hallmarks on the outer caseback. This example consigned by the original owner is in as new condition showing almost no wear with crisp hallmarks and engravings.